A gunman shot dead by police at an anti-Muslim event in Garland, Texas, in May reportedly bought his weapon five years earlier through the Justice Department’s botched Fast and Furious operation. 367 more words

WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Archives plans to honor civil rights historian Taylor Branch for his scholarship and will feature the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian in an interview with former Attorney General Eric Holder. 108 more words

Following to confirmation of Loretta Lynch on Thursday, Controversial Attorney General Eric Holder bid farewell to the Justice Department on Friday, offering a gleaming review of his tenure as the nation’s top lawyer in his speech. 480 more words